Dr. Temitope Moses Ojo, PhD is the Supervisor of the Regional Information and Analysis Unit at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. His work focuses on strategic planning, GIS innovation, and ecological sustainability to support resource management. Temitope holds a PhD in Forest Sciences from Lakehead University. He also holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s … Read more
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Terms of Reference – Established in 2021, the Indigenous Advisory Group, meeting at least twice annually, shall act as an operational-level committee. It shall provide guidance to the Thunder Bay Museum management and staff on Indigenous knowledge, history, traditions, and cultural protocols to ensure that the organization is acting in good faith concerning consultation, inclusivity, … Read more
1863 – 1928 James Murphy was born and raised in West Liberty, Iowa, before, at the age of 21, moving to Thunder Bay to work in the coal industry. In his early years at the Lakehead he gained valuable experience as a contractor, primarily for the Canadian Pacific Railway, and in a number of other … Read more
Every year the Thunder Bay Museum holds a special A Taste of History dinner. This history-themed event takes place around a particular event, person, or period in the past, and the evening is complete with a menu prepared from the time-period and a speaker related to the theme. Past themes have included: Titanic, Shakespeare, the Fur Trade, the … Read more
Collections Policy 2023-09-29 for Website
Strat_Plan_V2_print COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT 1. Scope 1.1 The scope of the collections of The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society is to be consistent with the spheres of interest outlined in the “Statement of Purpose” or mandate as written below. The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society will not collect objects that do not contribute to the furthering … Read more
Strat_Plan_V2_print 1. Introduction The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society acknowledges the original custodians of this land and pays respect to the Elders – past, present, and future – for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture, and the hopes of Indigenous Peoples. The Museum’s mission is to serve all of the peoples who make … Read more
Summer:
June 15 - Labour Day
Open Daily 11am - 5pm
Winter:
September 5 to June 14 (excluding Holidays)
Tues - Sun 1pm - 5pm
The Thunder Bay Museum acknowledges the original custodians of this land and pay our respect to the elders – past, present, and future – for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture, and the hopes of Indigenous Peoples. We would also like to recognize that the Thunder Bay Museum is on the traditional land of the Fort William First Nation signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850, and to acknowledge the role of the Métis Settlement in the development of our community.
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